New Delhi, May 12 -- Opposition leaders on Tuesday sharply criticised the Centre for cancelling the National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) exam held on May 3 over paper leak concerns, accusing the government of "negligence" towards students' future.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged "organised corruption" in the education system and negligence by the government and said that the 'Amrit Kaal' promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned into a "poison era" for the country as students dreams are "crushed."

"The hard work, sacrifices, and dreams of more than 22 lakh students have been crushed by this corrupt BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party] regime. Some fathers took loans, some mothers sold their jewelry, lakhs of children stay...